Do you know what happens when a doctor specializes in women's health, but starts dealing with end-of-life care? It's like learning to ride a bike, then suddenly being handed a motorcycle. That's where this story comes in. Experts are trying to make it easier for doctors-in-training, known as residen
President Trump is planning to visit North Carolina, a swing state hit by Hurricane Helene, and then California, where wildfires have wreaked havoc. This will be his first trip outside Washington after his inauguration. The main focus is on disaster relief and contrasting his leadership with Democra
U. S. vice presidents, known for their secondary roles and occasionally humorous moments, face unique challenges. When they lose a presidential run, their future careers aren’t always clear. Dan Quayle’s spelling mishaps, Dick Cheney’s hunting accident, and Mike Pence’s fly-in-the-debate encounter a
Scientists have found a simple and effective way to create special molecules called bridged biaryls. They did this by combining alcohols with a specific type of biaryl oxazepine that has fluoroalkyl groups attached. Using a catalyst called chiral phosphoric acid, they were able to add the alcohols t
Triazine materials, like CTFs and 2D-TPs, are superstars in the world of porous organic compounds. They're made of triazine units, which are tiny but mighty nitrogen-rich fragments. CTFs, or Covalent Triazine Frameworks, have unique shapes and excellent properties, making them super useful for tasks
This week, some parents at Elgin Math and Science Academy (EMSA) raised serious concerns about safety after the city moved homeless residents to a hotel right across the street from the school. The city decided to relocate around 40 people from a long-standing homeless camp along the Fox River to th
In the heart of rural Germany, a new strategy is being tested to combat obesity. The HAPpEN project, led by local doctors, is all about teamwork. It brings together different professionals to help people lose weight. The plan is to see if this approach works, and if it's a smart use of resources. A
Fifty years after the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , the U. S. government has finally decided to release all related records. The President believes transparency is crucial for the public to understand these historic events be
Imagine you're taking medicine that your body refuses to accept because it mistakenly thinks it's an invader. This is a big problem in biologic therapies, where medicines like enzymes and gene therapies can trigger unwanted immune responses, making them less effective. Scientists are tackling this i
Obesity is a big health issue that affects lots of people worldwide. Traditional ways to shed pounds include changes in diet, exercise, habits, and sometimes surgery. But now, a new type of medicine called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists is changing how we handle weight loss. These meds ca
